Date of Award
Spring 5-2012
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
Department
Music
Committee Chair
Jennifer Shank
Committee Chair Department
Music
Committee Member 2
Thomas Frschillo
Committee Member 2 Department
Music
Committee Member 3
Steven Moser
Committee Member 3 Department
Music
Committee Member 4
Christopher Goertzen
Committee Member 4 Department
Music
Committee Member 5
Joseph Brumbeloe
Committee Member 5 Department
Music
Abstract
This document was constructed using a qualitative research approach to discuss and illuminate the various compositional techniques used by Frank Ticheli in his composition Cajun Folk Songs. The content will include a biographical background of Mr. Ticheli, documentation related to the Cajun Culture and Cajun Music, an analysis of Ticheli’s composition Cajun Folk Songs, and valuable information related to the rehearsal and performance of this work. The intent of the study is to shed light on the relevant aspects pertinent to the musical interpretation of the selected work for the conductor, the performer, and the listener.
Copyright
2012, Jody Anthony Besse
Recommended Citation
Besse, Jody Anthony, "An Analysis and an Historical Contextualization of Frank Ticheli’s “Cajun Folk Songs”" (2012). Dissertations. 518.
https://aquila.usm.edu/dissertations/518